Soy-Free Southwest Dressing
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Soy-Free Southwest Dressing, a creamy and tangy blend infused with bold Southwestern spices. Perfect for those avoiding soy, this quick and easy dressing features a base of soy-free mayonnaise, zesty lime juice, and apple cider vinegar, balanced with a hint of sweetness from honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist. Smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder pack a flavorful punch, while optional fresh cilantro adds a herbaceous flair. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing is perfect for salads, tacos, wraps, or as a dip for roasted veggies and chips. Naturally gluten-free and customizable to your taste, it’s a must-have addition to your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (soy-free)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy-free mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
Add the honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate all the spices.
Gradually whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker dressing, you may skip adding the second tablespoon of water.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more lime juice for tang, a pinch of salt, or extra chili powder for heat if needed.
If using, fold in the chopped cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a salad dressing, drizzle over roasted vegetables, use as a dip for tortilla chips, or as a sauce for tacos and wraps. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.1 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1594 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
